My Thoughts on the Kurt Thomas Trade

The Big Lead found this 2/21/2008 on www.poundingtherock.com [flag]

I am going to miss Brent Barry. He was our best shooter and his fast break abilities were eclipsed only by Parker and Ginobili. My feelings regarding him vs. Finley are common knowledge around here. Who's better or worse obviously doesn't matter now, but it didn't matter before the trade, either. Pop wasn't going to play Brent Barry. In fact, ever since Brent arrived I ... [link]

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The Roundup: Vomit on the Court!
Published 2/21/2008 by TheBigLead at The Big Lead
... on the floor last night during the VT-Maryland game, and fortunately a blogger was on the scene. (DC Sports Bog) Joe Torre, still rockin’ the hands-in-the-pants look. (SI) Look for an ESPN profile on this female high school wrestler soon. (Flint Journal) When pressed about his hollow apology, Paul Lo Duca answered, “Come on bro, next question.” (Sun-Times) Breaking down that Kurt Thomas-to-the-Spurs trade. (Pounding the Rock) Sounds like Michael Strahan is a swell guy. (Palm Beach Post) ...

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ESPN.com - True Hoop - Blog found this 2/21/2008 on jonesonthenba.blogspot.com

I'm busy as hell, and the Lakers/Suns match up is about to come on the tube, but I had to get this up. It was just announced that Sonics GM Sam Presti has traded Kurt Thomas to the Spurs for a 2009 First Round Pick, Brent Barry, and Francisco Elson. ...

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Posted 2/21/2008 on CelticsBlog

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Posted 2/20/2008 on Spur of the Moment

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Posted 2/20/2008 on Sactown Royalty: Front Page Posts

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Posted 2/20/2008 on Third Quarter Collapse: Front Page Posts

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Posted 2/20/2008 on Sonics basketball will return!

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